Murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh shows India descending into violence The Guardian, Sep 7, 2017Bangalore is shaken to the core by the news of the shocking murder of its most famous journalist, Gauri Lankesh. Thousands of people are protesting at the murder of a gutsy woman who fought for the marginalised, who called Dalit victims her sons, and who protested against injustice and venal politics in the face of death threats. »

IDSN recommendations for UN Human Rights Council September sessionIDSN, Sep 7, 2017In the context of the reports being presented at the 36th UN Human Rights Council session (11–29 September 2017), IDSN is urging states to pay particular attention to caste-based discrimination being included on a par with other forms of discrimination in thematic HRC resolutions .... »

Dalit flood victims need food, water and medicineIDSN, Sep 6, 2017Following the devastating floods in South Asia serious concern for Dalit communities affected by the disaster is being reported. IDSN’s members are on the ground responding and monitoring the situation as it unfolds. »